Hartley Accommodation - Blue Mountains
Hartley is an historic area west of the Blue Mountains. It is located on the Great Western Highway between Mt Victoria and Lithgow. If you are driving from Mt Victoria, you will drive over Victoria Pass, across the convict-built Mitchell's Bridge and down into the beautiful Kanimbla Valley.
With the opening of the Victoria Pass in 1832 Hartley was one of the first settlements west of the Blue Mountains. In its heyday, Hartley was an important centre for the region. The town thrived from 1837 to 1887 when it catered to settlers and gold miners travelling west, but lost much of its population after the railway by-passed the town in 1877.
Today, Hartley has many well-preserved colonial buildings and is a fine example of architecture in the 1800s.
Hartley and Little Hartley merge into one as you drive through this area. Hartley and Little Hartley are now a collection of farms and buildings - with the most historic buildings found in a cluster in Hartley Historic Village on the LHS of the highway at Old Bathrust Road.
Hartley Historic Site
See 17 buildings of historical significance and a glimpse of life in the 19th century.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service administer Hartley Historic Site and has an office on site.
The historic buildings are open to the public and guides are on hand to help you understand the history of Hartley.
Ambermere Rose Inn
The original Rose Inn dates back to 1845. It ceased operations as an Inn and Cobb & Co post in 1873 when the railway line opened and fewer people travelled by road. It became a private residence for over 100 years.
In April 2010, Ambermere Rose Inn opened its doors once again. The Inn has been beautifully restored to provide a special dining experience.
Enjoy modern Australian food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Open for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Open Friday and Saturday for dinner. Wine Bar open Friday and Saturday until late.
Cnr Ambermere Drive and Gt Western Hwy, Little Hartley
Website: www.ambermereroseinn.com.au
Telephone 0410-667-781 or 02-6355-2266.
Email: ambermere@bigpond.com
Hartley to the Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves is just one hour's drive from Hartley. The drive from Hartley to the Caves is one of the most scenic drives in the region.
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